Associate Attorney

Kitch Attorney & Counselors is a defense-oriented firm that is seeking attorney candidates for our Chicago office with a focus on Civil Litigation matters with 3-5 years of experience.Qualifications/ SkillsExcellent communications and interpersonal skillsEffective at communicating complex information to stakeholders with a wide array of expertise in an accessible wayExcellent persuasive writing skillsCredible and discrete, with a high level of integrity and the ability to work with highly confidential and privileged informationImpeccable written and spoken language skillsTrack record of nourishing and maintaining client and coworker relationshipsAbility to work independently as well as collaborativelyStrategic thinker who can prioritize and integrate short-term and long-term goalsAbility to prioritize and meet multiple and competing deadlinesAnalytical and problem-solving skillsFamiliarity with billing softwareAssist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadingsAssist with the discovery process by answering and issuing written discovery, administering depositions, and examining documentsNegotiate settlementsPerform legal researchMake court appearances as necessaryConduct and summarize depositionsMinimum Education Requirements:JD degree from an accredited US law schoolLicensed to practice law in Illinois orTaken the Illinois Bar examination in the last 6 months and awaiting results